MCU14/0028 Appendix 2 EnvProtAct 1994

Environmental Protection Act 1994
Chapter 1 Preliminary
Part 3 Interpretation

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Part 3                      Interpretation

Division 1                  Dictionary

7         Definitions—dictionary
              The dictionary in schedule 4 defines particular words used in
              this Act.


Division 2                  Key concepts

Subdivision 1               The environment and its values

8         Environment
              Environment includes—
              (a)    ecosystems and their constituent parts, including people
                     and communities; and
              (b)    all natural and physical resources; and
              (c)    the qualities and characteristics of locations, places and
                     areas, however large or small, that contribute to their
                     biological diversity and integrity, intrinsic or attributed
                     scientific value or interest, amenity, harmony and sense
                     of community; and
              (d)    the social, economic, aesthetic and cultural conditions
                     that affect, or are affected by, things mentioned in
                     paragraphs (a) to (c).

9         Environmental value
              Environmental value is—



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